RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 734 Posts

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala Act Apprentice Notification 2026 has been released on 7 August 2026 on the official website https://rcf.indianrailways.gov.in/. A total of 734 vacancies have been announced through the RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Recruitment 2026 across nine trades, including Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Painter, Carpenter, Electrician, AC & Refrigeration Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), and Electronic Mechanic.

RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Qualification Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, and must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). Where results are shown as CGPA, the percentage is calculated by multiplying the CGPA by 9.5. For example, a CGPA of 7.4 converts to 70.3% (7.4 × 9.5). If matriculation marks are 70% and ITI marks are 80%, the combined average used for the merit list would be (70+80)/2 = 75%. RCF Kapurthala Apprentice Age Limit Candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 05.09.2026. Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years Persons with Disability (PWD) 10 years Ex-servicemen Up to 10 years additional, to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months' continuous service Candidates claiming reservation benefits must produce the relevant caste, non-creamy layer, disability, or discharge certificate, as applicable, issued by the appropriate authority at the time of document verification. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

As per extant rules & directives issued by Railway Board from time to time. No Hostel accommodation will be provided and selected candidates will have to make their own arrangement during their training as per Apprentices Act. 1961 and they will be released on completion of the training.

1. The merit list is based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and the percentage of marks in the ITI/NTC certificate for the relevant trade.
2. Matriculation percentage is calculated using marks obtained in all subjects, not just a selected group of subjects.
3. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate is preferred; if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is preferred.
4. A final merit list is prepared trade-wise and community-wise, in descending order of marks, equal to the number of available seats.
5. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification, where original certificates and a medical fitness certificate are checked. Call letters for document verification may be issued to up to 1.5 times the number of identified slots.
6. Selected candidates must also be found medically fit as per the standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.